Ophion

The Ophion Whip is an Angel-aligned weapon available in DmC: Devil May Cry. Earned early on in the game, the Ophion Whip is an extremely resourceful tool for both combat and exploration.

Description
The Ophion Whip resembles a white chain coming out of Rebellion's grip, and is tipped with a snake-like head, complete with a jaw that clasps onto targets.

Gameplay
Ophion's primary use is as a tool for movement in both combat and environment traversal. By facing an enemy or blue-colored object, using the Ophion's main ability, the Angel Lift, will pull Dante towards it. It can be used on the ground and in the air, and even during combos.

When using Ophion's Payoff uppercut, the sky is literally the limit, and can be used to keep Dante away from the ground, and help set up enemies for environmental kills by knocking them higher into the air.

The best way to remember how to use Ophion is by thinking of your Shoot button as a "ranged ability" key, for both shooting and using grappling abilities.

Moveset
As an Angel-aligned tool, accessing Ophion is done by holding in /. It is always available, regardless of what firearm is currently equipped.

Background
Ophion (Ancient Greek for "serpent") was an aquatic deity in Greek mythology, usually depicted as a snake or other serpent-like creature. Ancient writings told of a great battle between Cronus against Ophion and his children, that whoever was able to force the others into Ogenos would claim Heaven.